Mashed potatoes too salty? A simple trick to fix them without ruining their texture
Author: Lexli MILOKOPublished on: November 6, 2026Country: Côte d'Ivoire
Society & Lifestyle

To fix mashed potatoes that are too salty without making them watery, the article recommends cooking and mashing unsalted potatoes, then gradually mixing them in and tasting as you go. For about 800 g of mash serving four people, it suggests adding 200 to 300 g of unsalted potatoes, starting with one third of that amount. A little unsalted butter and warm milk can help preserve the creamy texture, but liquids should be used sparingly. Adding about 25% unsalted mash can reduce the salt concentration by roughly one fifth.
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